Sclater's Tit

Poecile sclateri

Sclater's Tit is a small passerine bird found in the highland forests of central and eastern Africa. It has a distinctive black cap and bib, with a white cheek and throat. The upperparts are grayish-brown, and the underparts are pale yellow. This species is known for its acrobatic foraging behavior, often hanging upside down from branches to search for insects and seeds. Sclater's Tit forms small flocks and is often seen in mixed-species feeding flocks. It is a vocal bird, with a variety of calls and songs used for communication and territorial defense.

Habitat: Highland forests of central and eastern Africa

Sclater's Tit
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